Energy and Environmental Officer - 14 month assignment

The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications from qualified, team-oriented individuals for the non-bargaining, temporary full-time position of Energy and Environmental Officer within the Facility Services Department. The position is expected to begin January 27, 2025.

Job Summary:

LOCATION: Facility Services

START DATE: January 27, 2025

SALARY : $83,553.60 $98,342.40

What we offer: Extensive benefits

Option to enroll in a defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement

System (OMERS)

Staff Wellness Resources

EAP Program

Competitive vacation days; plus, additional two-week paid Winter Break Nature & Scope of Position:

Reporting to the Manager of Facility Services, and, as an integral member of the Facility Services supervisory team, the Energy and Environmental Officer will assist with all facets of the Board's energy management plan and ensure the Board complies with all duties and requirements of the Ontario Environmental Protection Act.: Establish utility usage benchmarks and monitoring energy usage against reduction targets.

Negotiate and recommend contracts with utility suppliers.

Ensure compliance with the reporting requirements of the Energy Act, including publication of the Boards energy and water consumption on an annual basis and development and publication of the Boards 5-Year Energy Consumption and Demand Management Plan.

Conduct site visits and performing technical energy studies and audits to identify energy saving opportunities; apply for grants related to energy efficiency.

Prepare and deliver energy conservation training programs.

Develop and maintain, in conjunction with Senior Administration, the Board's Climate Action Plan.

Implement and maintain the Boards Environmental Management Programs including but not limited to; Hazardous Waste Information Network (HWIN) program, Lead in Drinking Water program, the Board's Waste Minimization program including recycling.

Supervision of contract services for the operation and maintenance of Board owned sewage treatment plants, and lagoon system as well as Pelee Island water system.

Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive, antiracist environment for all stakeholders, and to supporting diverse constituencies and populations.

Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Facility Services. Qualifications: Completion of a related diploma/degree.

Professional Designation of Certified Energy Manager (CEM) is desirable.

Minimum of three (3) years related work experience with energy and/or environmental fields.

Demonstrated computer and report writing skills.

Working knowledge of energy management and environmental legislation.

Must communicate well and work well in a team environment.

Valid Drivers License. Qualified persons are invited to apply in writing giving full particulars as to education, qualifications and experience to the undersigned. Please visit https://publicboard.simplication.com/WLSBLogin.aspx. Please note there is no fee to apply to this position. You must apply under the actual job posting number 3910662 (under Management and Professionals). Please apply by 4:00pm., Monday December 2, 2024 . In support of the Boards Indigenous Protocol, applicants of First Nations, Mtis and Inuit descent may apply to fnmicareers@publicboard.ca. In support of the Board's Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy, applicants who identify as Black may apply to opportunities@publicboard.ca. No other form of submission will be accepted from external candidates.

Chris Boulay, Superintendent of Human Resources

Greater Essex County District School Board

451 Park Street West, Box 210

Windsor, ON N9A 6K1

Posting Number: 2024-234

The Greater Essex County District School Board actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in communities that we serve.

The Greater Essex County District School Board has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees and applicants. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the GECDSB strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free. If you require an accommodation based on any Code-protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code for your interview, testing, and/or practicum, please advise the Recruitment Team member when contacted for an interview, testing and/or practicum. This will ensure that the appropriate accommodation(s) are in place prior to you attending.